Celebrate like it’s 1916 with a trip to an Indiana State Park this weekend. In honor of their centennial celebration, the DNR is rolling back entrance fees to 10-cents per person on Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5. That’s how much gate admission cost in 1916. Continue reading
Culver Recruits New Blood for Indiana Main Street Project
The group working to designate Culver as an Indiana Main Street Community is looking for new members, and they believe they have the resources to expand.
‘Bison-tennial’ Highlights Indiana History and Community Involvement
Several Marshall County organizations are taking part in a statewide public art initiative celebrating Indiana’s bicentennial.
Large, fiberglass bison sculptures were delivered to Marshall County on Tuesday. They will appear at the Marshall County Historical Museum on Michigan Street in Plymouth and at the Bremen Center for Seniors.
INDOT Begins Accepting Applications for Matching Road Grants
Local communities have been talking about it for several weeks, but the Indiana Department of Transportation is now ready to begin accepting the applications.
AgriVision Award Nominations Sought
The Indiana State Department of Agriculture is looking to recognize an innovator in the agriculture industry. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2016 AgriVision Award. Continue reading
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Charges, Two Arrests
A Chicago man and a Plymouth woman face methamphetamine-related charges following a Tuesday morning K9 assisted traffic stop. Plymouth Police pulled the vehicle over at the intersection of North and Center Streets, according to the incident report. Continue reading
Full House Provides Input on Marshall County Tax Increase Proposal
A public hearing Tuesday night in Marshall County brought as many opinions as individuals in attendance.
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Plymouth Mayor Considers Solutions Following Greenway Trail Attack
A recent mugging on the Greenway Trail in Plymouth has prompted the City’s Mayor to consider some potential security options.
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Stellar Fest Kicks-off Awareness Campaign for Major State Designation
Culver is prepared to get the community in the right frame of mind leading up to their application as an Indiana Stellar Community.
Walorski’s Offices to Present Jobs and Veterans Resource Fair in Mishawaka
Local veterans and job seekers are invited to a job fair hosted by U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s office. Not only will tomorrow’s event feature more than 60 employers with 1,100 jobs available, according to Walorski’s offices, but it will also include representatives from 10 veterans service organizations. Continue reading
Tax Scammers Now Targeting Students
The Internal Revenue Service is warning taxpayers about another phone scam, this one targeting students. A caller claiming to be from the IRS demands payment for a “Federal Student Tax,” threatening to report students to the police if they don’t wire money immediately. Not only are these scammers not from the IRS, the “Federal Student Tax” doesn’t even exist. Continue reading
Chicago Man Jailed on Domestic Battery, Strangulation Charges
A Chicago man faces criminal charges in Marshall County following a weekend incident at Jellystone Campground. Continue reading
Bourbon Police Make Arrest in Connection with April Shooting
A Mentone man faces charges in connection with the April 29th firing of shots into a residence in Bourbon. Continue reading
Culver Main Street Pursuit Aided Through Non-Profit Status
Culver is attempting to improve its downtown area, but they’re asking for more volunteers to help with the process.
The Town is engaged in discussions with representatives from the state’s Indiana Main Street Program. It’s designed to enhance economic development and revitalization of downtown areas in communities across the state.
Culver Receives LOIT Distribution, Mulls Matching Grant
The Town of Culver has followed suit to establish a fund for road funding distributions from the state.
This week, Town Council members agreed to establish a Local Option Income Tax Fund per the direction of the Department of Local Government Finance. It’s the requirement to properly receive funds designated for road funding and repairs.
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Memorial Weekend Brings Swimming Safety Reminders
The Indiana State Department of Health is hoping to prepare Hoosiers for Memorial Day by offering a few water safety tips.
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Local Students Receive Burger King Scholarships
A few local students are getting help paying for college, thanks to Burger King restaurants. Quality Dining, which owns several Burger Kings, has released the names of Burger King scholarship recipients in the local area. Continue reading
Plymouth Police Investigating Robbery, Battery on Trail
The Plymouth Police Department is investigating a robbery that happened last night on the Greenways Trail behind Riverside School. Continue reading
Culver Takes More Steps in Preparation for Stellar Communities’ Designation
The Culver Town Council has authorized spending funds related to the state’s Stellar Communities program.
During their meeting on Tuesday, a resolution was considered that is part of the application process for state grant assistance and planning. Culver was named a finalist as part of Stellar Communities earlier this year, but a second phase of the application is anticipated later this year.
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AAA Predicts Increase in Memorial Day Travel
More than 820,000 Hoosiers are expected to travel over the Memorial Day weekend, according to projections from the AAA Hoosier Motor Club. That’s an increase of more than 16,000 from last year. AAA says just over 747,000 of them will drive, while nearly 41,000 will fly. Continue reading
